6-Day Discover Vietnam’s Iconic Trip

Timeline

• Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our driver Hanoi Airport and transfer to Hanoi for breakfast (own account).

• 08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.

• 11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.

• 12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.

• 13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.

• 16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.

• 17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.

• 19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

Inclusion

• Accommodation: On Cruise.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Tour Guide: English speaking guide on boat.
• Transfer: Limousine shuttle bus.

Timeline

• 06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
• 06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
• 07:15: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
• 09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
• 10:00: Lunch is served on board.
• 11h35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. Our driver will pick you up to transfer to the airport to take your domestic flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to hotel for check in. Dinner on your own account.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Danang.
• Meals: Breakfast, Brunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise.
• Transfer: Shuttle bus and Private car.

Timeline

• 7h30 – 8h00: Driver and tour guide will pick you up your hotel.
• • The first stop is Son Tra peninsula, nicknamed “Monkey Mountain” by American troops. The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea.
  • While there, Linh Ung pagoda – home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia will be one of your unforgettable memory. The 67-meter tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.
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  • Next, you’ll be impressed by the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave. Admire beautiful caves, and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into differences between Buddhism and Hinduism
  • Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc you can admire stone-fine art and buy some nice souvenirs.
• 11h30 – 12h00: Enjoy some local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• 13h00: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing.
• 14h15: Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung ancient house, the Japanese Bridge, Museum, shoping at Hoi An Central Market,… Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam.
• 18h00: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street.
• Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Danang.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise.
• Transfer: Group Transfer.

Timeline

• 7h30: Being picked up at hotel in Danang. Transfer to Ba Na Hills (35km) and take cable car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station.
• • Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, The Old Villas of French, the Golden Bridge…
  • Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden…
  • Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
• Buffet lunch will be severed at the restaurant.

• In the afternoon, you will be free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours).
• 15h00: Back to the cable car and then transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to to hotel for check in.
• Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer/ Airport private transfer.

Timeline

• 6h45 – 7h00: Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive.
  • Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.
  • Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
  • Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war.
  • Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
• Have lunch at the local restaurant.
• Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.

• Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits and honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Our Services

• Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Tour guide: English speaking guide.
• Transfer: Group transfer.

Timeline

• Breakfast at hotel. You will explore Ho Chi Minh city or go shopping by yourselves. You are free until transfer to the airport for flight back home.
• Trip ends.

Our Services

• Accommodation: None.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Transfer: Private car.